Latest news: A major railway incident occurred in Munich, Germany, where two freight wagons fell from a bridge onto a street during shunting, causing disruption. In positive developments, Stadler unveiled the first narrow-gauge hydrogen train for Sardinia, Italy, signaling advancements in sustainable transport. Additionally, an Alstom-led consortium secured EUR 690 million in contracts to modernize railway corridors in Egypt, enhancing digital systems and infrastructure. Lastly, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS) and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) forged a strategic partnership to develop rail projects across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, focusing on infrastructure and decarbonisation.
Latest Railway News
Passenger Rail
New CAF-Mitsubishi trains for the Philippines
Lubomir Cech
December 6, 2023
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2 min read
Infrastructure
Union Pacific will open a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix, Arizona
Lubomir Cech
December 5, 2023
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1 min read
Business
Infrabel's €1 billion loan to boost rail infrastructure projects
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 5, 2023
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3 min read
Rolling Stock
Nordic Re-Finance: first RC4 with ETCS in service
Karel Novak
December 5, 2023
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2 min read
Insights
Ondřej Kocourek, coLEGAL: technology impact on small rail carriers could be difficult
Karel Novak
December 5, 2023
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5 min read
Rolling Stock
The first Alstom Coradia Stream for Romania has arrived
Lubomir Cech
December 5, 2023
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2 min read
Infrastructure
Pajares: The 7th longest European rail tunnel is officially opened
Lubomir Cech
December 4, 2023
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2 min read
Business
Maritime: major contract to run Tesco's rail operations
Karel Novak
December 4, 2023
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2 min read
Infrastructure
A new transhipment terminal on a broad-gauge railway line in Poland
Lubomir Cech
December 4, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Challenges mount for Alpine rail freight as key tunnels remain closed
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 4, 2023
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3 min read
Insights
RAILWAY FILM SERIES: The Cassandra Crossing
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 2, 2023
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
How CPKC and Metra infuse the Christmas Holiday spirit on North American railways
Lubomir Cech
December 1, 2023
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2 min read
Freight Rail
Innofreight optimizes timber transport with the Smart GigaWood Round & Sawn system
Marketa Horpeniakova
December 1, 2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
ELL and Siemens: framework agreement for 200 Vectrons
Karel Novak
December 1, 2023
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2 min read
Technology & Innovation
ÖBB: drones to inspect tracks after incidents
Karel Novak
November 30, 2023
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2 min read
Rolling Stock
New diesel locomotives for the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Lubomir Cech
November 30, 2023
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1 min read
Freight Rail
Swiss Federal Council's vision for strengthening rail freight in the Alps
Marketa Horpeniakova
November 30, 2023
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2 min read
Passenger Rail
Iryo’s first birthday: three new trainsets and expanding services
Lubomir Cech
November 30, 2023
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2 min read
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